Social Worker/care Navigator - North York, Canada - Lumacare

Lumacare

Verified Company

North York, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Client & Family-Centered Care Is At The Heart of Everything We Do At Lumacare Lumacare believes Client and Family-Centered Care is based on a philosophy of care, treatment and support that empowers Clients to be active and knowledgeable partners in their health care.

Whether you join Lumacare in a client facing role, in a leadership capacity, or in a support position, it is essential that every member of our team is passionate about promoting and protecting Client and Family-Centered Care.

Care Navigation Highlights:

Provides ongoing case management and support to clients/caregivers.
Conducts home visits for initial, assessment and care planning for each client on assigned caseload.
Assists with scheduling and planning of support services, as well as connecting clients to external resources, as appropriate.
Connect clients and caregivers to appropriate community supports/resources.
Provides assistance with navigating the health care system.
Provides crisis intervention and support (CIS) in critical situations and monitors client status.
Collaborates with partners and represents the agency externally at planning meetings.

Position Requirements:

Regulated Health Care Professional with Registration as a health or social work professional, including registered nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech language pathologist, or social worker. Registered Social Worker is an asset.
A minimum of one year of experience within the community support service sector or health care environment.
Have experience working with the frail and elderly population, and knowledge of community resources including funding sources.
Demonstrate case management/coordination experience including assessment, scheduling, and implementation of services, care planning, plan monitoring, and evaluation processes.
Understand inhome health care issues, and familiarity with the Assisted Living Services for High Risk Seniors Policy.
Have excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Power Point; knowledge of CIMS, and the RAI-CHA is as asset.
Have a Valid Ontario Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle
Valid Vulnerable Police Record check completed within last 12 months.
Current CPR/First Aid Certification.
Fluency in other language(s) is an asset.
Oncall duties are required.
This position requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID19 and you must provide Lumacare with proof of vaccination prior to employment.